Turkey's main opposition CHP says it fears President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is engineering a snap election to sidestep constitutional term limits and win another term, framing the court-ordered reinstatement of former leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu as part of that strategy. Under the constitution Erdogan cannot seek a third term without a constitutional change or an early vote, which requires 360 of 600 MPs -- meaning he would need opposition votes that, CHP sources say, his AKP may be able to find. The maneuvering unfolds amid a widening crackdown -- prosecutors seek a 2,430-year sentence for jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu -- and a deteriorating budget that ran a TRY 338.7 billion deficit in April.

Greece is reportedly considering declaring new marine parks in the Aegean Sea and expanding its territorial waters south of Crete in response to Turkey's "Blue Homeland" draft bill unveiled in early May, according to Turkish and Greek media reports. The Greek government has not confirmed the reports, but Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis was recently quoted as saying Athens would "absolutely utilize legal tools of response if Ankara takes this matter to new extremes." The move risks escalating long-standing maritime disputes between the two NATO members, which came close to war in the 1990s over Aegean Sea rights.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in an interview with Nikkei Asia published Saturday that Turkey is eager to cooperate with Japan on unmanned aerial vehicles and anti-drone technologies, citing complementary capabilities. Fidan also stated that an agreement between the U.S. and Iran is "closer than ever" and that the de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has become a priority over nuclear files. He added that Turkey could resume normal trade with Israel if Israel stops killing Palestinians and allows humanitarian access to Gaza.

Turkey's Parliament resumed after the Eid al-Adha recess, with a new land use bill on the agenda. The bill includes measures for water structure safety, carbon sink forests, and penalties for unauthorized construction. Other bills include restrictions on alcohol sponsorship, regulations for the Turkish National Police, and the Turkish Red Crescent. The main opposition CHP may skip its parliamentary group meeting due to its ongoing leadership crisis.

Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi visited the Special Operations Police headquarters in Ankara on May 31, 2026, to pay tribute to 51 officers killed by FETÖ-linked military infiltrators during the July 15, 2016 coup attempt. He praised the officers' sacrifice and emphasized the importance of their role in ensuring national security and peace during holidays.

Turkish defense manufacturer Katmerciler has delivered the first upgraded Hızır 4x4 MRAP vehicles to the Turkish Armed Forces under a National Defense Ministry procurement program. The NATO-standard vehicle features a 400-hp engine, enhanced mine and ballistic protection, and domestically developed subsystems. Remaining deliveries are scheduled by year-end, and the company plans to pursue export opportunities with allied countries.

Istanbul will host the 3rd Global Islamic Economy Summit from June 3-6, 2026, organized by the AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy. The summit, held under the theme 'Capital in Islamic Economics: Structuring Wealth for Sustainable Development,' will gather international leaders, investors, and academics to discuss ethical finance, sustainable development, and the role of capital in Islamic economics. Key participants include Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek and other top officials. The event will feature the launch of the AlBaraka Strategic Islamic Economy Report and the Saleh Kamel award. The summit aims to strengthen Türkiye's position in the global Islamic finance ecosystem.